Q137
Which one of the following plate movements is responsible for the formation of midocean ridge?
A.
Divergent movement
AnswerB.
Convergent movement
C.
Transform fault movement
D.
Parallel movement
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Most active divergent plate boundaries occur between oceanic plates and exist as mid-oceanic ridges. Divergent boundaries also form volcanic islands which occur when the plates move apart to produce gaps which molten lava rises to fill.